Q.Growing lemongrass and… this!
I am growing lemongrass that I planted last week. Within the week this white hard fungus has grown and now it appears to be bleeding. Does anyone know what this might be or if it’s safe? I purchased lemongrass at an Asian food store and just planted it then the ground.
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
The closest thing I can find to that photo is slime mold, which is a fungus. I would not eat anything it has come in contact with. There is a white mold, too, but it's fluffier. You could contact your local extension agent and see if he has seen anything like this before.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/what-is-slime-mold-slime.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lemongrass/brown-leaves-on-lemongrass.htm
